A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4137796 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4139724 epoch_slot_no: 14124 block_no: 4137619 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 8720 time: 2020-05-09 04:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea312a280b242b3089cbad79c57332f53b3ec67efdff5c9600202ee672a28965Block Operator
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